$332,500
SOLD APR 28, 2025

1014 Walter Ave Des Plaines, IL 60016

2 Beds
1 Bath
1,100 Sq Ft
7,100 Sq Ft Lot

Recently Sold

$302 Per Sq Ft

2% Below List Price

3 Days on Market

Highlights

  • Deck
  • Ranch Style House
  • Gazebo
  • Algonquin Middle School Rated A-
  • Wood Flooring
  • Living Room

About This Home

As of April 2025

This charming & meticulously maintained 2-Bedroom 1-Bathroom ranch home is now available in Des Plaines IL. This beautifully cared for home provides comfort, convenience and pride in ownership. This home is highlighted by a spacious kitchen with Corian counter tops and backsplash. An eat-in dining area in the kitchen has great sightlines to the bright and inviting vaulted living room. The recently remodeled bathroom boasts a spacious shower adding a touch of luxury to your daily routine. Both bedrooms have been updated with laminate plank flooring. Enjoy outdoor living with a fully fenced yard and a large deck. Featuring an attached screened in gazebo with a ceiling fan, making it the perfect spot for relaxing or hosting guests. A large, manicured yard with mature trees provides a great escape into nature. The concrete driveway leads to a 1.5-car garage and large shed that provides ample storage. Other features of this home include an attic equipped for extra storage with a pulldown ladder, Pella windows with incased blinds throughout, newer roof and vinyl siding. Located just steps away from Willows Academy and Woodlawn Park and within close proximity to the Metra, Expressways and Downtown Des Plaines. Don't miss your chance to own this turnkey home in a prime location!

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Chrissy Newbold

RE/MAX Connections II License #475185689

RE/MAX Connections II

Co-Listed By

Bryan Newbold

RE/MAX Connections II License #475175302

Last Buyer's Agent

Leonard Benefico

Dream Town Real Estate License #475134496

Dream Town Real Estate

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $1,825

Year Built

  • Built in 1950

Lot Details

  • Fenced
  • Paved or Partially Paved Lot

Parking

  • 1.5 Car Garage
  • Driveway
  • Parking Included in Price

Home Design

  • Ranch Style House
  • Asphalt Roof
  • Concrete Perimeter Foundation

Interior Spaces

  • 1,100 Sq Ft Home
  • Ceiling Fan
  • Blinds
  • Window Screens
  • Family Room
  • Living Room
  • Combination Kitchen and Dining Room
  • Sump Pump
  • Carbon Monoxide Detectors

Kitchen

  • Range
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher

Flooring

  • Wood
  • Carpet

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Potential Bedrooms
  • 1 Full Bathroom

Laundry

  • Laundry Room
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Sink Near Laundry

Accessible Home Design

  • Handicap Shower

Outdoor Features

  • Deck
  • Gazebo

Schools

  • Forest Elementary School
  • Algonquin Middle School
  • Maine West High School

Utilities

  • Central Air
  • Vented Exhaust Fan
  • Heating System Uses Natural Gas
  • 100 Amp Service
  • Satellite Dish

Listing and Financial Details

  • Senior Tax Exemptions
  • Homeowner Tax Exemptions
  • Senior Freeze Tax Exemptions

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$1,825

Year Built

Built in 1950

Lot Details

0

Parking

1

Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Property Type: Detached Single
  • Type Detached: 1 Story
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • ArchitecturalStyle: Ranch
  • New Construction: No
  • Property Sub-Type: 1 Story
  • Year Built: 1950
  • Age: 71-80 Years
  • Built Before 1978 (Y/N): Yes
  • Disability Access and/or Equipped: No
  • General Information: School Bus Service
  • Rebuilt (Y/N): No
  • Rehab (Y/N): No
  • ResoPropertyType: Residential
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Appliances: Range, Microwave, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Washer, Dryer, Humidifier
  • Basement: Crawl Space
  • Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 1
  • Total Bedrooms: 2
  • Interior Amenities: Cathedral Ceiling(s), 1st Floor Bedroom
  • LivingArea: 1100
  • Other Equipment: TV-Dish, CO Detectors, Ceiling Fan(s), Fan-Attic Exhaust, Sump Pump
  • Room Type: No additional rooms
  • Estimated Total Finished Sq Ft: 1100
  • Assessed Sq Ft: 1036
  • Bathroom Amenities: Accessible Shower
  • Basement Bathrooms: No
  • Below Grade Bedrooms: 0
  • Dining Room: Kitchen/Dining Combo
  • Total Sq Ft: 1100
  • Total Sq Ft: 1100
  • Attic: Full,Pull Down Stair
  • Main Level Sq Ft: 1100
  • Window Features: Blinds,Screens
  • Flooring: Carpet
  • ResoLivingAreaSource: Estimated

Exterior Features

  • Construction Materials: Vinyl Siding
  • Fencing: Fenced
  • Foundation Details: Concrete Perimeter
  • List Price: 340000
  • OtherStructures: Gazebo
  • Patio And Porch Features: Deck, Screened
  • Roof: Asphalt
  • Waterfront: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage Spaces: 1.5
  • Parking Features: Concrete, Garage Door Opener, Garage Owned, Detached, Garage
  • ParkingTotal: 1.5

Utilities

  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Cooling: Central Air
  • Electric: 100 Amp Service
  • Heating: Natural Gas
  • Laundry Features: Main Level, Gas Dryer Hookup, Sink
  • Water Source: Public

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Association Fee Frequency: Not Applicable
  • Community Features: Sidewalks, Street Lights, Street Paved
  • Master Association Fee: No
  • Master Association Fee Frequency: Not Required

Fee Information

  • Association Fee Includes: None

Schools

  • Elementary School: Forest Elementary School
  • High School: Maine West High School
  • Middle/Junior School: Algonquin Middle School
  • Middle/Junior School District: 62

Lot Info

  • Additional Parcels: No
  • Lot Dimensions: 7100
  • Rural (Y/N): N
  • Lot Size: Less Than .25 Acre
  • Special Assessments: N

Rental Info

  • Board Number: 3
  • Is Parking Included in Price: Yes

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 1825
  • Tax Year: 2023
  • Tax Exemptions: Homeowner,Senior,Senior Freeze

Map

Range of Values:

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Home Values in the Area

Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
04/28/2025 04/28/25 Sold $332,500 -2.2% $302 / Sq Ft
03/16/2025 03/16/25 Pending -- -- --
03/13/2025 03/13/25 For Sale $340,000 -- $309 / Sq Ft
Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $1,825 $21,000 $5,325 $15,675
2023 $1,825 $21,000 $5,325 $15,675
2022 $1,825 $21,000 $5,325 $15,675
2021 $2,122 $17,933 $4,260 $13,673
2020 $1,944 $17,933 $4,260 $13,673
2019 $3,701 $19,926 $4,260 $15,666
2018 $3,351 $17,389 $3,727 $13,662
2017 $2,056 $17,389 $3,727 $13,662
2016 $2,650 $17,389 $3,727 $13,662
2015 $3,029 $14,515 $3,195 $11,320
2014 $3,060 $15,092 $3,195 $11,897
2013 $3,054 $15,092 $3,195 $11,897
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Previous Owner $70,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $75,000 Credit Line Revolving
Previous Owner $25,000 Unknown
Previous Owner $43,024 Unknown
Previous Owner $23,000 Unknown
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed -- Chicago Title Land Trust Co
Source: Public Records

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Source: Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

MLS Number: 12307535

Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED)

APN: 09-17-312-028-0000